Join colleagues from your region at the Texas State Capitol for a hands-on advocacy experience while earning continuing education credit. Capitol Day registration includes a video update on NP policy and regulations, on-site preparation for legislative visits, and a scheduled meeting with legislative staff. Amplify your voice—register today!
2025 Capitol Days
We’re making our voices heard at the start of the 89th Legislative Session.
There's no better advocate for your patients and your profession than YOU!
REGISTRATION FEE
- $50 for members
- $35 for student members
- $109 nonmembers
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Learners will be awarded 3 Contact Hours. Completion of the course
evaluation is required for CE.
Statement:
Texas Nurse Practitioners is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Louisiana State Nurses Association – Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002640
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin
1701 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701
(Walking distance to Capitol)
Room Rate: $209.00 plus tax (includes breakfast) / Self-parking: $25
Capitol Day Dates
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
East Texas Regional Capitol Day
- Texas NPs & The 88th Legislative Session: What You Need to Know (Video to watch before Capitol Day)
- 10:00 am Legislative Visit Preparation Presentation
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Legislative Visits
Included in this regional day:
Schools: Houston Christian University, Stephen F Austin University, The University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, University of Texas Medical Branch, University of Texas at Tyler, Texas A&M – Texarkana, Texas Woman’s University
Affiliates: Brazosport Area Nurse Practitioners, East Texas Nurse Practitioners Association, Houston Area Nurse Practitioners, Houston Area Chapter of NAPNAP, National Black Nurse Practitioner Association, North Harris Montgomery APN Society, Piney Woods Advanced Practice Nurses Association, Southeast Texas Nurse Practitioner Association
MARCH 10, 2025
North & West Texas Regional Capitol Day & Maternal Health Video Screening Panel
- Texas NPs & The 88th Legislative Session: What You Need to Know (Video to watch before Capitol Day)
- 10:00 am – Legislative Visit Preparation Presentation
- 11:15 am – Women’s Health Video Screening
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Legislative Visits
Included in this regional day:
Schools: Texas Christian University, Texas Tech, University of Texas – Arlington, Texas Wesleyan University, West Texas A&M, Texas Woman’s University
Affiliates: Fort Worth Region Nurse Practitioners, North Texas Nurse Practitioners, Panhandle Nurse Practitioners Association, San Angelo Coalition of Nurses in Advanced Practice, South Plains Nurse Practitioners Association, Wichita County Nurse Practitioners
MARCH 12, 2025
Central Texas Regional Capitol Day
- Texas NPs & The 88th Legislative Session: What You Need to Know (Video to watch before Capitol Day)
- 10:00 am – Legislative Visit Preparation Presentation
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Legislative Visits
Included in this regional day:
Schools: University of Texas – Austin, Baylor, Texas State, Texas A&M – College Station
Affiliates: Austin Advanced Practice Nurses, Brazos Valley Nurse Practitioner Association, Central Texas Nurse Practitioners, Greater Texas Chapter of NAPNAP, Hill Country Nurse Practitioners Association, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses – Austin, San Antonio Nurses in Advanced Practice, South Texas Alamo Chapter of NAPNAP, Texas DNP, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses – Texas, and The Austin Chapter of NAPNAP
APRIL 4, 2025
South Texas & Far West Regional Capitol Day
- Texas NPs & The 88thLegislative Session: What You Need to Know (Video to watch before Capitol Day)
- 10:00 am – Legislative Visit Preparation Presentation
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Legislative Visits
Included in this regional day:
Schools: Texas A&M International
Affiliates: Valley Advanced Practice Nurses Association, El Paso Area Advanced Practice Nurses, Coastal Bend Nurse Practitioners, Laredo Advanced Practice Nurses Association
Can't Attend on Your Region's Date?
You’re welcome to join another region’s Capitol Day. You can also email Bella at bella@texasnp.org, who will do her best to arrange a meeting with your legislators. Please keep in mind that this cannot be guaranteed.
Schedule a Legislative Visit
Interested in coming to Austin or visiting your legislator locally in the district? Contact erin@texasnp.org. You can also apply for our Legislative Ambassador vacancies.
How do I find my state legislators?
The Texas Legislature Online (TLO) Website allows Texans to identify their U.S. and State representatives.
